by David Jackson, USA TODAY

by David Jackson, USA TODAY

The latest in a series of White House concerts celebrates women and soul music.

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Thursday host "Women and Soul: Performance at the White House," featuring Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, and Melissa Etheridge, among other musical artists.

The concert will celebrate "the great 'foremothers' of American music, with songs expressing the struggles and achievements of women," said a White House statement.

As with previous concerts, Mrs. Obama will host a workshop for students earlier in the day.